Image created by Vero Vine Treasure Coast Plein Air Roseland Invitational
Plein air painting means painting outdoors, right on the spot, working from the real light, water and trees in front of you instead of from a photo. The Treasure Coast Plein Air Roseland Invitational brings that kind of painting to Roseland Community Park on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
Roseland is a quiet riverside corner at the north end of Indian River County, with old oaks and Sebastian River views. Painters like to work in a place like that. Early December is usually one of the nicest times of year to be outside here, too.
If you paint, this is a chance to see how other local artists handle the same scenery. If you don't, it's still worth stopping by. You can walk the park, watch blank canvases turn into finished landscapes over a morning, and maybe chat with an artist or two between brushstrokes. Kids who like to draw often love seeing this up close.
The event is listed on the VeroBeach.com community calendar with a 9:00 AM start at Roseland Community Park. We couldn't find an organizer page with details on cost, registration or how artists take part, so check with the organizer or the park before you go if you're planning to paint. If you just want to watch, bring a hat, some water and a little patience. Good painting takes time, and that's part of the fun.
